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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.61, 22,316.79 and 9,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.61, 22,316.79 and 9,098.03 is: 12,555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.61 : 22,316.79 = 9,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.61/22,316.79 = 9,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.61x = 22,316.79 × 9,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.61x = 203,038,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,038,824.92/16,171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.26

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